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January always makes me feel like I should be doing more - setting huge goals, getting my life together, and somehow knowing exactly where this year is going. And every year, that energy lasts about five minutes before I feel exhausted.

So in this episode, I’m talking about why I’m not going full steam ahead this January. Instead, I’m letting it be a slower start - a bit of a warm-up - so I don’t burn myself out before the year’s even properly begun.

I chat about why traditional resolutions don’t really work for actors, how I’m thinking about goals in a more relaxed way, and why starting slowly might actually help us stay in this career longer.

If you’re feeling behind already, overwhelmed, or quietly panicking about what this year is meant to look like - this one’s for you.

Take a seat in the waiting room. There’s no rush.

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Welcome to the Christmas special of The Actor’s Waiting Room! It’s just me this week - armed with a festive drink, Christmas film recommendations and an actors survival toolkit for the holidays.

In this solo episode, I’m diving into what Christmas actually feels like when you’re an actor - the joy, the chaos, the family interrogation, and the annual “should I retrain?” moment that always hits somewhere between the leftover’s and the Boxing Day sales.
I’ll be chatting about:

- How I attempt to survive Christmas as an actor without losing my mind
- Acting lessons hiding inside classic Christmas films - from Emma Thompson’s heartbreaking subtlety in Love Actually to the warmth and sincerity at the heart of Miracle on 34th Street
- And my own little 2025 wrap-up: what I’ve learned, what surprised me, and what I’m hoping for in the new year

Think of this episode as a cosy Christmas chat between friends - honest, warm, a bit chaotic, and very Waiting Room.
So grab your Christmas drink of choice, get comfy, and let’s celebrate the festive season together.

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This week in The Actor’s Waiting Room, I’m doing what all actors do best: obsessing over other actors who are better than me.

But in a healthy, educational way. Obviously.

In this episode, I’m breaking down four performers whose work genuinely makes me want to up my game: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Imelda Staunton, and Julie Walters.

We’re talking:
- Why Ryan Gosling’s stillness is weirdly hypnotic
- How Emily Blunt does… well, everything
- Why Imelda Staunton can terrify you, move you, and win three Oliviers before breakfast.
- And how Julie Walters makes absolutely every performance look effortless and bring humility to every role.

🎧 Grab your tea, sit down in the Waiting Room, and let’s get inspired (or mildly intimidated).